2009 Ram 3500 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (1) · Service Brakes (1) · Power Train (1)
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Safety recalls (2)
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2018-01-09 · campaign 18V021000 · 328,177 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Chrysler is recalling certain 2009-2010 RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 55
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U03.
Electrical System:alternator/Generator/Regulator 2016-10-13 · campaign 16V739000 · 74,811 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Charger Police vehicles, 2007-2013 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2013 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, and 2013 RAM 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a 220 amp alternator that may suddenly fail.
Risk: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator with a revised alternator, free of charge. The recall began on December 23, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S68.
Service bulletins (184)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Electrical System:wiring 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) 2022-03-06 · S1709000010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter wear (roller failure) on one or more cam lobes and that camshaft/lifter replacement is necessary.
Unknown Or Other 2022-03-06 · S1709000010RevB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter wear (roller failure) on one or more cam lobes and that camshaft/lifter replacement is necessary.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2022-03-06 · S1709000010 RevB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter wear (roller failure) on one or more cam lobes and that camshaft/lifter replacement is necessary.
Power Train 2021-04-07 · 9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
transmission kit with torque converter 1. all promaster (vf) 3.6l/62te equipped vehicles. if the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (part number 06511385a$) are one-time usage. vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires service kit p
Showing the 6 most recent of 184 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-06-13 · Power Train · 8,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 ram 3500. while driving 45 mph down a hill, the vehicle downshifted from sixth to fifth to fourth gear as the brake system warning indicator illuminated. the contact had to turn the vehicle off and on again for it to resume normal operation. the vehicle was taken to auto farm price chrysler dodge jeep ram (354 ut-55, pri…”
2017-11-04 · Service Brakes · 90,000 mi“breaks went out while driving on the freeway. emergency stop lucky not many cars on the freeway at the time. the hydro break booster went out. this was recalled on trucks manufactured earlier in the year and was not recalled for the production date of my truck. nearly crashed at highway spends.…”
2017-09-18 · Suspension“it has a death wobble so bad my wife just about lost control of the truck as we where going down the highway at 70 miles a hour.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.